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SAN to JAF: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Jaffna (Kankesanturai Airport)
9,286 mi
14,944 km · 8,069 nm
18h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12.5h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
9,286 miles nonstop takes roughly 18h 40m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- JAF — Kankesanturai Airport · Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near JAF
- TJV · Tanjore Air Force Base92 mi away
- ACJ · Anuradhapura Air Force Base106 mi away
- TRZ · Tiruchirapally Civil Airport Airport114 mi away
- TRR · China Bay Airport115 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from JAF?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Jaffna (JAF) is 9,286 miles (14,944 km, 8,069 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to JAF?
A nonstop flight takes about 18h 40m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Jaffna?
Jaffna is 12.5 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to JAF?
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